Maximilian of Mexico: The Dream of Ruling
Maximilian von Mexiko: Der Traum vom Herrschen
“Ambition became a tragedy”
Synopsis
The life and struggles of Ferdinand Maximilian Joseph Maria of Habsburg-Lorraine (1832-1867), emperor of the Second Mexican Empire as Maximilian I of Mexico from 1864 to 1867 (under the wing of Emperor Napoleon III and the French Empire), his tragic confrontation with Mexican leader Benito Juárez, the defeat of the will and the end of a dream.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franz Leopold Schmelzer
- Screenplay & Story
- Ingrid Götz, Franz Leopold Schmelzer, Heinrich Mayer
- Original Score
- Christof Unterberger
- Original Title
- Maximilian von Mexiko: Der Traum vom Herrschen
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Mexico, Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, Spanish
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- Interspot Film, Ilona Grundmann Filmproduction, Associate Directors
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franz Leopold Schmelzer
Ingrid Götz, Franz Leopold Schmelzer, Heinrich Mayer
Christof Unterberger
Tanja Lesowsky
Mark Daems, Ilona Grundmann, Martin Papirowski, Heinrich Mayer
Department Leadership Roster
Franz Leopold Schmelzer
Director
Ingrid Götz
Writer
Franz Leopold Schmelzer
Writer
Tanja Lesowsky
Editor
Mark Daems
Producer
Ilona Grundmann
Producer
Martin Papirowski
Producer
Heinrich Mayer
Producer
Heinrich Mayer
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maximilian of Mexico: The Dream of Ruling
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What is Maximilian of Mexico: The Dream of Ruling about?
The life and struggles of Ferdinand Maximilian Joseph Maria of Habsburg-Lorraine (1832-1867), emperor of the Second Mexican Empire as Maximilian I of Mexico from 1864 to 1867 (under the wing of Emperor Napoleon III and the French Empire), his tragic confrontation with Mexican leader Benito Juárez, the defeat of the will and the end of a dream.
Who directed Maximilian of Mexico: The Dream of Ruling?
Maximilian of Mexico: The Dream of Ruling was directed by Franz Leopold Schmelzer.
Who stars in Maximilian of Mexico: The Dream of Ruling?
The principal cast of Maximilian of Mexico: The Dream of Ruling includes Jürgen Kapaun, Viktoria Hillisch, Dan Badarau, Christian Krall, Alberto Acosta.
When was Maximilian of Mexico: The Dream of Ruling released and how long is it?
Maximilian of Mexico: The Dream of Ruling was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Maximilian of Mexico: The Dream of Ruling?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Maximilian of Mexico: The Dream of Ruling was composed by Christof Unterberger.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Maximilian of Mexico: The Dream of Ruling?
Maximilian of Mexico: The Dream of Ruling holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.).